Woman Throws Feces From HDB – Charges Filed

SINGAPORE, January 15, 2026 – A 63-year-old Singaporean woman has been charged with repeatedly throwing human waste from a public housing block, raising questions about mental health and public nuisance in the city-state.It’s a bizarre case that’s quickly captured local attention.

Woman Accused of Repeatedly Tossing Waste From housing Block

The alleged incidents began on Christmas Day and continued for several weeks.

• Viona Teo Kee Liok faces seven counts of public nuisance.
• The alleged acts occurred at Block 131,Marsiling Rise.
• The first incident reportedly took place at approximately 4:25 a.m. on December 25, 2025.
• The court has ordered a mental health evaluation for the accused.

Viona Teo Kee Liok was formally charged on Thursday with seven counts of public nuisance, according to charge sheets. The alleged offenses center around the throwing of human waste from a Housing Board block located in Marsiling.

What constitutes public nuisance in Singapore? Public nuisance is defined as an act or omission that obstructs or causes inconvenience to the public in the exercise of rights common to all.Conviction can result in a fine of up to S$2,000 (approximately US$1,550) per charge, and potentially a jail term of up to three months for repeat offenders.

The charges detail five separate instances where Teo allegedly threw human waste onto the parapet of a 10th-floor unit at Block 131, Marsiling Rise. The first reported incident occurred in the early hours of December 25, 2025, at around 4:25 a.m.,reportedly causing annoyance to a male resident. Subsequent incidents allegedly took place after 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

In addition to the human waste, Teo is also accused of throwing food waste on three separate occasions.The most recent alleged incident occurred on Monday, according to court documents.

The court has ordered Teo to undergo a medical examination at the Institute of Mental Health. She is scheduled to return to court on January 29.

Pro tip – Singapore’s Housing Board manages approximately 80% of the nation’s resident population, providing affordable housing options for citizens.

during Thursday’s proceedings, the court ordered Teo to be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a psychiatric evaluation. Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 29, where the case will likely proceed based on the findings of the evaluation.

The case raises concerns about the availability of mental health resources and support within the community. The outcome of the medical examination will be crucial in determining the appropriate course of action.

Reader question – Public nuisance charges are relatively common in Singapore, frequently enough related to noise, obstruction, or sanitation issues.